THREE years after Ellie Nicholl’s heartbreaking death, her Primary School has been rewarded for the care they gave to the little girl during her short life. St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea won the ‘Best School for Helping All Pupils Achieve Their Best’ award from Families First Northern Ireland. The school was nominated by Ellie Nicholl’s parents […]
Town roadworks completed ten weeks ahead of schedule
THE roadworks to facilitate gas mains laying in Enniskillen town centre has been completed an impressive 10 weeks ahead of schedule. Since the new year, roadworks around the town centre has caused disruption for motorists as work men laid pipes for the Gas to the West project. It was estimated the works would last up […]
Translink denies Fermanagh ‘dumping ground’ for old buses
A Translink spokesperson denied an increase in the number of double decker buses in Enniskillen depot.
Traffic disruption to last four months
MOTORISTS in Enniskillen will be hit with further disruption as another set of roadworks is about to begin in the town. The Cornagrade road from Johnstons Bridge to the Cherrymount Roundabout will have traffic control measures put in place resulting in a lane closure on the road which is set to last for four months. […]
New bishop makes key appointments
THE newly ordained Bishop of Clogher has announced new appointments in his diocese. Bishop Larry Duffy, who was consecrated bishop just two weeks ago has revealed he has appointed a number of priests in the diocese to be his vicars-general. These include Monsignor Joseph McGuinness, parish priest of Magheracloone and Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, parish priest […]
Western Trust in recruitment drive for support workers
THE Western Trust is holding a recruitment drive for caterers, cleaners and laundry workers. A number of events have been organised across the Trust and the vacancies are within support services, a very service area that is responsible for catering, cleaning and laundry. Six recruitment days have been arranged to provide an opportunity to those […]
Going strong. Huge surge in profits for Tracey Concrete
ONE OF the county’s biggest employers, Enniskillen company Tracey Concrete, has had a very successful financial year after posting a 63% surge in pre-tax profits. According to the latest financial report released by the firm, turnover increased by almost £7m (54%) over the year to £19.5m, with profit before tax rising from £1.9m to £3.2m […]
Caolan’s trip to China saves dogs from a horrible fate
The trip happened after Caolan shared David Foster’s story on his own Facebook page and the two struck up a friendship.
Woman ‘left in the dark’ over smear test recall
A YOUNG pregnant woman has been left in a state of anxiety after she received a letter asking her to retake a smear test as part of the Western Trust’s Cervical Smear Tests Review. The woman is one of the 61 women from the Western Trust area who have been asked to re-take a smear […]
Forum may be demolished to allow for new leisure centre
THE FUTURE of the Lakeland Forum – and whether or not it will be refurbished or replaced with a new leisure centre – will be up for public discussion in the coming weeks. The busy leisure centre in Enniskillen opened in 1976 and welcomes approximately 350,000 admissions each year but concerns have been raised about […]